Dismissed, disciplined, discriminated against or not paid what you are owed? Call 07960 232248 or WhatsApp us for a free first consultation with an employment solicitor from our panel.
Open 9am to 10pm, seven days a week. Phone, WhatsApp, video, evening, weekend and home appointments across Newham and east London.
Time limits are strict
Most employment tribunal claims must be started within a set time limit, and you must usually contact Acas for early conciliation first. Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, the time limit for most claims rose from three months to six months where the dismissal or act complained of happened on or after 1 October 2026. If yours happened before that date, the old three-month limit may still apply. Get advice early: a late claim can be thrown out however strong it is.
How we can help employees
Unfair and constructive dismissal
Discrimination, harassment and victimisation, including pregnancy, race, religion, disability and age
Unpaid wages, holiday pay and notice pay
Redundancy, including redundancy pay and selection
Disciplinary and grievance hearings
Whistleblowing
Settlement agreements
Acas early conciliation and employment tribunal claims
Changes coming in January 2027
From 1 January 2027, employees will be protected from ordinary unfair dismissal after six months’ service, down from two years, and the cap on unfair dismissal compensation will be removed. If you are close to six months’ service, or were dismissed around that date, get advice on which rules apply to you.
Local help across Newham and London
We help employees across Newham, Stratford, East Ham, Forest Gate, Canning Town, Canary Wharf and wider London. Phone, video and evening appointments are available, so you can get advice outside working hours.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to bring an employment tribunal claim? For most claims where the dismissal or act complained of was on or after 1 October 2026, six months less one day. For earlier events it is usually three months less one day. Acas early conciliation can extend the deadline, but only if you contact Acas in time.
Do I need two years’ service to claim unfair dismissal? For dismissals before 1 January 2027, usually yes. From 1 January 2027 the qualifying period falls to six months. Discrimination claims and some automatically unfair dismissals need no qualifying service at all.
Can I get help while I am still employed? Yes. Early advice on a grievance, a disciplinary or a problem at work can stop it getting worse.
Will I have to go to a tribunal? Not necessarily. Many claims settle before a hearing, often through Acas or a settlement agreement.
Other areas we help with
Landlord & Tenant · Settlement Agreements · Wills · Council Enforcement · Oaths & Declarations
Ready to talk? Call 07960 232248 or WhatsApp us for a free first consultation with a solicitor from our panel.
Your Legal Assistant UK (Legal Assistant Limited, company number 13470636) is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or carry out legal work. With your consent, we pass your enquiry to a solicitor at one of our panel firms, all regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The solicitor will confirm their name, firm and fees before you decide whether to instruct them. Our director, Mohammad Ibraheem Nasir, is a solicitor regulated by the SRA (ID 479915) and may work on your matter through a panel firm. This page is general information, not legal advice.
